Loom reed



l. ANDREWS Nov. 8, 1932.

LOOM REED Filed DGO. l5, 1930 j" H H w Patented Nov. 8, 1932 UNITED STATES ISAAC ANDREWS, 0F SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA Loom anni) Application filed December 13, 1930. Serial No. 502,223.

This invention relates to loom reeds, the primary obj ect of the invention being to provide a loom reed wherein the ends of the dents of the reed that are covered by the usual reed backing, may be secured together by the soldering method, in such a manner that the solder will be confined to that portion of the reed that is extended beyond the ribs of the reed, to insure against damage to the threads positioned between the dents, and which are being woven into cloth.

Another object of the invention is to provide a loom reed so constructed that the ends of the dents may be dipped into the solder to cover the ends of the dents to a point adjacent to the ribs of the dents, thereby providing an exceptionally rigid structurewhich may be bored to receive the rivets used in securing the backing to the reed, thus eliminating wire springs now used in the construction of metal reeds.

Another important object of the invention is to provide cushioning means for cushioning the movements of the dents at the points of contact between the dents and backing, thus absorbing the vibrations caused by the loom.

With the foregoing and other objects in view, which will appear as the description proceeds, the invention resides in the combination and arrangement of parts and in the details of construction hereinafter described and claimed, it being understood that changes in the precise embodiment of the invention herein disclosed, may be made within the scope of what is claimed, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

Referring to the drawing:

Figure l is a fragmental elevational view of a loom reed constructed in accordance with the invention, the lower backing strip of the reed being removed, exposing the treated cotton binding between the dents.

Figure 2 is a longitudinal sectional view through the reed.

Figure 3 is a sectional view taken on line 3-3 of Figure l.

Referring to the drawing in detail, the reference character 5 designates the dents of the reed, which are of the usual and well known construction. Positioned in spaced relation with each end 'of thereed, are transverse metal ribs 6 that extend throughout the entire widtlrof the reed, the ribsjbeing disposed on opposite sides of the reed, as clearly shown by Figure l of the drawing, the ends of the rib 6 being secured to the side bars 7 of the reed, by means of rivets 8. '7,

These ribs 6 have curved outer surfaces and flat inner surfaces, the flat inner surfaces resting against the edges of the dents. Wrapped around the ribs 6 and disposedbetween the dents, is a length of cotton binding 9, the cotton binding being suitably treated to render the same fireproof, to prevent the cotton from burning or being damaged, when the ends of the dents are dipped into solder, that secures the dents together, the solder being indicated by the numeral 13. Due to this construction, it will be obvious that after the dents and ribs of the reed have been assembled, the ends may be dipped into-solder in such a way that the entire lengths of the dents between the ends thereof and the ribs 6, may be covered with the solde-r, thereby securing the ends of the dents together, and providing an exceptionally rigid reed construction. It will further be seen that the cotton binding ma-V terial 9, will act to cushion the movements of the dents 5 at their points of contact with the ribs 6, while in use, thereby reducing breakage of the dents, to a minimum. By soldering the ends of the dents together in this manner, a solid ended reed is provided which may be bored to receive the. rivets employed-in securing the backing strips of the reed.

The backing strips are indicated by the reference character 10, and as shown are pro` vided with grooves to receive the metal reinforcing strips 11, which are formed with openings 4to register with openings in the strips 10, to receive rivets l2 employed in securing the backing strips in position.

The inner edges of the backing strips are cut away providing spaces for the reception of the ribs 6 and the cotton binding 9, the inner surfaces of the backing strips 10 being curved in the usual manner, to present smooth surfaces against which the thread, with which the reed is used, may contact.

It might be also stated that the backing strip is so constructed that the inner edges not only overlie the rib, but also protrude. over the rib, so that the silk and fine cotton yarns cannot contact with the rib or the lint that collects at the rib, when the reed is drawn in and on the warp beam, before it is set up in the lathe of the loom.

I claim: Y l n A A loom reed comprising dents, ribs secured to the dents at opposite sides thereof and in spaced relation with the ends vof the` dents, a

cushioning member wound around the ribs and disposed between the dents, transversely disposed strips positioned at the sides of c the dents between the ribs and the ends of the dents, solder disposed between the dents at thev ends of the dents, the solder extending to a position to contact with the cushioning member, backing strips secured to opposite sides of the dents and covering the side surfaces of the solder, said backing strips having cut out portions accommodating the ribs and transversely disposed strips, and means for securing the backing strips in position.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aiXed my signature.

ISAAC ANDREWS. 

